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Elaine Joyner Pruitt

Elaine Joyner Pruitt

Apr 7, 2024

Elaine Joyner Pruitt, 59, of Spartanburg passed away on Sunday evening, April. 7, 2024, at her residence. Elaine was born August 21, 1964, in Franklin, VA, a daughter to the late Edna Robertson Joyner and Shady Lee “Buck” Joyner. 

 

Elaine was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Southampton Academy and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Longwood...

Bobbie Jean Wilson

Bobbie Jean Wilson

Apr 4, 2024



It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mrs. Bobbie Jean Wilson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Bobbie entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. She was born on September 5, 1947, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Earl Raines and Mrs. Hazel Moore Raines.   

Bobbie...

James Nixon Dobey Jr.

James Nixon Dobey Jr.

Apr 4, 2024

 James Nixon Dobey Jr., affectionately known as "Nick” 83, passed away Thursday, April 04,2024 in Greenville, South Carolina, after battling a long illness. He was born a New Years baby on January 1, 1941, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late James Nixon Dobey Sr. & Rebecca Lee Dobey.

Nick was an esteemed alumni of Clemson University and served his country...

Catherine Hoot Monaghan

Catherine Hoot Monaghan

Apr 3, 2024

Catherine Hoot Monaghan, 92, of Spartanburg, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024, at her residence. Catherine was born on May 22, 1931, in Pennsville, NJ, a daughter of the late Marguerite Kehnast Hoot and Thomas White Hoot. She was married to Robert Thomas Monaghan, Sr. for over 71 years. 

Catherine enjoyed travel, reading, and water aerobics which she attributed to her long life....

Vernon Bradley Burnett

Vernon Bradley Burnett

Apr 2, 2024

In loving memory of Veron Bradley Burnett, affectionately known as “Brad”, who gracefully departed this world after a brief illness.  Brad's journey on this Earth came to a peaceful close on April 2, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House.  Brad was born on September 14, 1956, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Vernon and Roberta Burnett.    Brad’s educational journey culminated...

Calvin L. Ramsey

Calvin L. Ramsey

Apr 1, 2024

Calvin L. Ramsey, a dedicated man, who sadly passed away on April 1, 2024. Born to Hazel and Alvenia Ramsey on December 4, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, Calvin led a remarkable life filled with hard work, and simple pleasures.Calvin grew up in Arcadia and was a proud graduate of Fairforest High School Class of 1953 and held an Associates Degree....

Laura Ann Backus

Laura Ann Backus

Apr 1, 2024

Laura Ann Backus, 63, of Tryon, NC passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024. She was born September 19, 1960, to the late Lester Frank Backus, Jr. and Sylvia Jean Pike Backus.She is survived by her son, Eric Mack and his wife, Jayme; her three siblings, Debra, Mark and Dan.A Memorial Service will be held 5:00 PM on Saturday, May...

Gene B Baer

Gene B Baer

Mar 30, 2024

Gene Bertram Baer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. He was 77 years old.

 Gene was born on Feb 11, 1947, in Burbank, CA to Fred and Sally Baer. *Please note that two years later, on the exact same day, his future wife was born, but that’s for another obituary yet to be written. Gene...

Norma Jean Champion Attaway

Norma Jean Champion Attaway

Mar 29, 2024

Norma Champion Attaway, 68, went home to Jesus on her birthday, Friday March 29, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC.  She was the daughter of the late Martin Robert Champion and Odessa Watson Champion. She was of the Baptist faith.  

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Margaret H. Champion, as well as her nieces, Teresa C. Brown,...

Shirley Miller Camp

Shirley Miller Camp

Mar 29, 2024

 

Shirley Miller Camp, 76, of Spartanburg, died Friday, March 29,2024, at her home. A native of Woodruff, she was born on August 11, 1947, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and RoseMary Wright Miller.

 

She was a retired executive secretary with J M Smith Corporation.

 

Surviving is her daughter, Rhonda Collins Mills of the home; sons, Chad Collins (Jackie) of Mayo,...

Caralyn Hotchkin Welsh

Caralyn Hotchkin Welsh

Mar 28, 2024

Caralyn Hotchkin Welsh died on March 28, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. at the age of 99 years old.

 

She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her sons, Dr. John Steven Welsh (Carole) of New Orleans, Clifford L. Welsh (Donna) of Myrtle Beach, Donald Welsh (Linda) of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Dr. Jeff Welsh (Robin) of Columbia.; her grandchildren, Caroline, Andrew, Leslie, Philip,...

Margaret Blackwell Sellars

Margaret Blackwell Sellars

Mar 28, 2024

Margaret Blackwell Sellars, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 28,2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on January 10, 1930, in Arcadia, SC, and was a daughter of the late Zeb Vance and Annie Graham Blackwell. Margaret led a full life filled with love and joy. She loved caring for her family by cooking and baking, making...

Janice Palmer Moss

Janice Palmer Moss

Mar 27, 2024

Janice Palmer Moss, age 77, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  She was born in Woodruff on September 10,1946, and was a daughter of the late John Tillman Palmer and Hazel Pettit Palmer and stepdaughter of the late, LeRoy Sellars.   Janice's journey in academia was marked by her unwavering commitment to shaping young minds. Over the...

Aaron Dale Reynolds

Aaron Dale Reynolds

Mar 26, 2024

Aaron Dale Reynolds 68, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  He was a long-time resident of the Spartanburg/Cowpens area. Aaron was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 6, 1955, and moved with his family to the Spartanburg area to live for the last 60 years. 

He was active in the Boy Scout program beginning as a Cub...

Ellen Plemmons Stephens

Ellen Plemmons Stephens

Mar 26, 2024

Ellen Christine Plemmons Stephens, 95, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on April 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Leah Plemmons and wife of the late Rev Herbert Stephens, Jr.

 

Mrs. Stephens was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, a commissioned Salvation Army Officer serving several appointments in...

John Gillespie Morton

John Gillespie Morton

Mar 25, 2024

Spartanburg, SC - John Gillespie Morton died peacefully in Spartanburg, on March 25, 2024, at the age of 87.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Griswold, his daughters, Bethany Morton and Lillian Morton, his nephew, Kenneth Morton, and his sister-in-law Elizabeth Morton.

John was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Tulane University. After graduation, he served as...

John Marshall West

John Marshall West

Mar 25, 2024

John Marshall West

January 11, 1952 – March 25, 2024

 

 

John Marshall West passed away on March 25, 2024 at Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC following a long illness.  He was born January 11, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC to John E. and Frances M. West.  He was predeceased by his parents.  He is survived by his wife, Marlene, his...

Robert Michael Tinsley

Robert Michael Tinsley

Mar 25, 2024

Robert Michael Tinsley,81 of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on August 28, 1942, to the late Mr. Robert W. Tinsley and Mrs. Ida Lee Fox Tinsley. A beloved long hauler trucker who dedicated over 40 plus years to the open road, Robert's journey through life was...

James Theodore Shelton

James Theodore Shelton

Mar 25, 2024

James “Buzzy” Theodore Shelton, age 93, passed away after spending a beautiful day with his family, on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on December 17, 1930, in Inman, SC and was the son of late Cecil and Maude Pack Shelton.   He served during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army and was a member...

Patsy Lee Terry Fletcher

Patsy Lee Terry Fletcher

Mar 24, 2024

Patsy Lee Terry Fletcher, 76, of Cowpens, passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Patsy was born on April 18, 1947, in the Arcadia Community of Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Nancy Katherine Barker Terry and James Wesley Terry. Patsy was married to the late Carson Lee Fletcher for 59 years. 

 

She was a member of...

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